• Part-Time Animal Welfare Host

    LEGOLAND (Orlando, FL)


    What you'll bring to the team

    •** **Part-Time Animal Welfare Host — SEA LIFE Orlando** **🌊

    Position Summary:

    Dive into an exciting opportunity at **SEA LIFE Orlando** ! 💙 As a **Part-Time Animal Welfare Host** , you’ll work alongside our awesome **Displays Team** to care for a diverse collection of **freshwater and marine animals** — including elasmobranchs (sharks & rays 🦈), fish 🐟, reptiles 🐢, and invertebrates 🦀.

     

    You’ll play a key role in ensuring the **smooth daily operation** of our aquarium, from feeding and life support maintenance to helping deliver an unforgettable guest experience. 🌟

     

    • **Schedule:** Part-time (16–20 hours/week)

    •️ **Typical Hours:** Varying hours, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with some evening, & holiday shifts

    • Works closely with our Education Specialist and Displays Team

    Qualifications & Experience

    •** **Key Objectives

    + Maintain the **highest standards** of animal husbandry, exhibit presentation, and safety throughout SEA LIFE Orlando 🧼🐚

    + Support the goal of delivering a **world-class guest experience** through engaging displays and animal interactions 🌍✨

    •** **Key Responsibilities

    + 🍽️ Prepare and distribute daily diets for over **5,000 animals**

    + 🐡 Feed animals, observe behaviors, and record daily data

    + 📋 Maintain detailed logs of animal health treatments, feedings, and exhibit maintenance

    + 💧 Conduct **water quality analysis** for exhibit habitats

    + 🗣️ Interact with guests during **public animal feeds** and educational presentations

    + 🧽 Assist with other operational and husbandry tasks as assigned

    •** **Health & Safety

    + ✅ Ensure compliance with all **Health, Safety, and Security** protocols

    + ⚠️ Conduct and review risk assessments regularly

    + 📢 Report new or potential risks promptly to management

    + 🧍‍♂️ Promote safe working practices and ensure team adherence

    + 🩹 Properly document and report all incidents or accidents and help implement corrective actions

    •** **Qualifications

    + 🎓 **Minimum:** High school diploma or GED

    + 🐠 **Preferred:** B.A., B.S., or 2-year technical degree in a **Life Science** field

    + 🐾 Previous experience as a **volunteer or intern** at a zoo, aquarium, or animal care facility preferred

    + 📅 Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask

    + 🧠 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    + 🤗 Team player with a positive, proactive attitude and a passion for animal welfare

    + 💪 Able to lift up to **50 lbs**

    + 🚗 Must have or be able to obtain a **valid Florida driver’s license**

    + ❤️ **First Aid & CPR certifications** preferred

    •** **Why Join SEA LIFE Orlando?

     

    At **SEA LIFE** , we’re passionate about inspiring guests to connect with the ocean and its amazing creatures 🌎🐋. As part of **Merlin Entertainments** , you’ll join a global family that’s dedicated to **conservation, education, and creating magical experiences** for every visitor! ✨

    Benefits

    • Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 🎉

    • Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡

    • Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!

    • 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.

    • Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.

    • Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!

     

    Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨

     

    Pay Range

     

    USD $15.00/Hr.

     

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    At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

     

    Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

     

    **Location (Country-State-City)** _US-FL-Orlando_

    **Job ID** _2025-10237_

    **Employment Type** _Part-Time_

    **Offer/Contract Type** _At Will (US Only)_

    **Location Name** _SEA LIFE Orlando_